Periodontics

Periodontics

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Periodontology is the field of dentistry, which involves the treatment of diseases of the tissues surrounding the teeth.

Periodontal Diseases

The most common contributing factors in periodontology are the inflammation of gums (gingivitis) and inflammation surrounding the root of the tooth (periodontitis). Furthermore, periodontal diseases have long been a reason for tooth loss if untreated, and can also cause the darkening of gums.

Periodontists are specialised dentists who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases. The lack of knowledge and the painless progression of the disease are the common factors, which leave patients unaware.

Symptoms

However, identifying and visiting the dentists with early warning signs is important to avoid severe periodontal diseases. Early symptoms for periodontal diseases include bleeding, swelling of gums, receding gum lines, appearance of pus between teeth and gums, change in bite and bad breath. Tooth loss may be a potential symptom of an underling periodontal disease or any other oral condition.

Treatments

Therefore, depending on the state of the periodontal disease and degree of severity, there are number of treatment options available both invasive and non-invasive. Non-surgical treatments are applicable to patients with mild progression and as an initial step to preventing or treating the periodontal disease. Some of the most common treatments include scaling and root planning, tissue regeneration and flap surgery.

Daily brushing, flossing, and scheduling regular hygiene and dental visits twice a year are great ways to reduce or diagnose and treat periodontal diseases.
Gum disease is an inflammation of the gum line that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth.

Symptoms Of Gum Disease

The characteristic symptoms of gum disease are:

Bad breath

Swollen (inflamed) gums

Loose teeth

Gums which bleed when brushed

Bad taste in the mouth

Highly sensitive teeth to hot and cold liquids

Receding gums

Abscesses

Periodontal Treatment

How is gum treatment performed?

Controlling and containing the infection are the prime objectives of a treatment. Depending on the severity of the case, treatment types and frequency may vary. However, regardless of the complexity of the infection, a patient is required to perform proper daily care at home on a regular basis. It may also require the patient to make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, to aid the treatment.

Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing)

This method involves the removal of plaque with the use of a deep-cleaning treatment named scaling and root planning. Scaling involves scraping off the tartar that has built up on the surface from above and below the gum line. Root planing, on the other hand, smooths the rough spots on the tooth root, which can serve as a potential breeding ground of germs. This helps in the elimination of the bacteria that help spread the disease. Based on the discretion of the specialist, laser technology may also be used to eliminate plaque and tartar. With this advanced procedure, the patient endures less swelling, bleeding, and overall discomfort than traditional treatment methods.

Gum Surgery

Flap Surgery

A period of observation is set following the treatment to determine if inflammation and deep pockets remain after. Based on the findings of the specialist, flap surgery may be performed to eliminate the tartar deposits in the deep pockets or reduce the periodontal pocket for easier cleaning. This is performed by lifting the gums and scraping the tartar underneath. Afterwards, the gums are sutured together to accelerate the healing process and make for a tighter fit around the tooth.

Bone And Tissue Grafts

Another treatment that may be suggested by our periodontist is a bone and tissue graft. This procedure is performed to introduce the regeneration of bone or gum tissue that has been lost to periodontitis. Bone grafting involves the placement of natural or synthetic bone in the area that has suffered bone loss to encourage bone growth. In conjunction with this, tissue grafting can also be performed to introduce tissue regeneration to the target area. This is performed with a small mesh-like material placed between bone and gum tissue to maintain a controlled growth for both. In some cases, growth factors are also used to accelerate the regrowth process. If necessary, soft tissue graft is also performed using synthetic material or natural tissue acquired from the same cavity to cover any exposed tooth roots.

As is the case in every treatment, the quality of results will vary depending on a variety of factors, including the severity of the disease, the home oral care habits of the patient, and other risk factors such as smoking.

Dental Lasers And Treatment Of Periodontal Disease

Overview

Dental laser technology is used to treat a variety of gum diseases. Generally, patients can restore their natural teeth and gums to optimum health without incisions, stitches, or the discomfort of traditional gum surgery.

Dental lasers use the energy of different light wavelengths to act as a cutting instrument or a vaporizer of tissue that it comes in contact with.

Crown Lengthening: Dental lasers are also used to reshape gum tissues (soft tissue laser) and bone (hard tissue laser). This is done to reveal healthy and strong tooth structure (crown lengthening) for restorative procedures such as crowns and fillings.

Esthetic Gum Contouring: Dental lasers can reshape or reduce gum tissue to expose additional tooth structure, in order to enhance the appearance of a “gummy” smile.

Frenectomy: Laser frenectomy is ideal for children who have extremely low connection of the fold of skin (frenum) between two front teeth. The frenum may prevent proper closure of the gap during orthodontic treatment. Laser frenectomy can also help in resolving speech difficulties, or any challenge in brushing teeth due to a low frenum.

Soft Tissue Folds (Epulis): Dental lasers can be used to remove soft tissue as painlessly as possible.

Advantages Of Laser Dentistry Include

In some cases, soft tissue dental laser treatment leaves no wounds to be sutured.

It can minimize bacterial infections because its high-energy beam sterilizes the target area.

Laser dentistry reduces potential damage to surrounding tissues.

Wounds heal more quickly and periodontal tissues can be regenerated.

Gum Depigmentation / Whitening With Laser

Gingival or gum depigmentation is a cosmetic dentistry procedure used to remove dark spots on the gums. While normal gums are pale pink, abnormally high levels of melanin can result in dark spots or patches appearing on gum tissues. Gum discoloration can affect the appearance of your smile and lead to lower confidence and self-esteem.

Gum Recontouring

With laser dentistry technology and tools such as the diode laser, dentists can sculpt the gums of their patients and perfectly accentuate their smiles, through a simple, quick, and virtually painless procedure.

Gingivectomy

Gingivectomy is a procedure done to remove and reshape loose, diseased gum tissues in order to eliminate pockets between teeth and gums. A gum specialist (periodontist) or oral surgeon often performs the procedure.

Gum Grafting

Gum grafting is performed to provide tissue cover to roots or introduce gum tissue development to a particular area suffering from gingival recession. During a gum graft procedure, your periodontist obtains gum tissue sample from your palate or from another donor source to cover the exposed root.

Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique

Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat gum recession. Unlike traditional grafting techniques, this technique does not require incisions and sutures, which translates to virtually zero downtime and recovery period.

This treatment is performed by introducing a small hole in the existing gum tissue with the use of an incredibly fine needle. Through this miniscule hole, special instruments are used to loosen the gum tissue, allowing it to expand and cover exposed root structures.

With the Chao Pinhole Surgical Technique, there is no need for grafts, sutures, or incisions. It simply involves the adjustment of the existing tissue.

Benefits

It requires no incisions or sutures. Unlike tissue grafting, the treatment does not introduce incisions, which means sutures are not required. In lieu of sutures, specially designed collagen strips are used to hold the tissue in place.

The procedure is fast and virtually painless. This treatment can typically be performed in under an hour, depending on how many teeth are being treated. The procedure takes a relatively short amount of time, patients can expect only minor pain and discomfort.

Relatively short recovery period with instant results. Patients usually have very little downtime, experience minimal swelling, and are often able to return to their normal activities the day after the procedure. This treatment provides immediately noticeable cosmetic results.

Additional Treatments: Gum whitening in Dubai

In addition to treating periodontal diseases, our clinic also offers world-class gum whitening in Dubai for patients who suffer from dark gums. This condition is caused by hyperpigmentation, which is the concentration of melanin on a particular area. This can often be attributed to genetics, but studies are also linking poor dental habits and smoking to this condition.

At Dubai Sky clinic, we can help you enjoy lighter gums through the use of advanced dental laser technology. Our minimally invasive whitening procedure removes dark pigmentation on the gums, thus effectively alleviating gum discoloration. Our clinic does not use needles or involve incisions, which translates to a painless treatment and short recovery period.

Smile Transformations

A quick and easy procedure with no pain. After going to numerous dentists, I am happy with the results after Dubai Sky Clinic. Dr. Yasmin is a highly experienced laser specialist and my gums have never looked better